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Old 17-06-08, 10:48 AM   #1
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Default I need a tent that will fit on the bike..

Right I have the time off work so can make the AR. I need to buy a tents so can anyone suggest a tent that will fit on the back of the bike? I want something that I can use a again and won't leak should it rain!

So what do yous guys suggest, I would be after a 2 man tents cause 1 man are just too small!

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Old 17-06-08, 11:01 AM   #2
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Default Re: I need a tent that will fit on the bike..

well alex and I manged to get a 3 man tent from asda for less than £20 on the bike!
the bike in question wasn't an SV though!
asda do 2 man as well and they have a sale at the mo if there is one near you.
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Old 17-06-08, 11:01 AM   #3
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Default Re: I need a tent that will fit on the bike..

You can get any size tent on its just about how you pack it. At AR06 we took the tent out of its bag and stuffed it into the tailpack and then strapped the poles on top of the tailback as it took up less room that way.

Or if you fancy it dont bring a tent at all and use the 12 x 12 tent that we've got if you wanted

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Old 17-06-08, 11:03 AM   #4
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You can get any size tent on its just about how you pack it. At AR06 we took the tent out of its bag and stuffed it into the tailpack and then strapped the poles on top of the tailback as it took up less room that way.

Or if you fancy it dont bring a tent at all and use the 12 x 12 tent that we've got if you wanted

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http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=111808
Thanks Fizz, I'm gonna use the transporter to get my gear down anyway. But I want a tent that I can use more than once, as I want to start doing more and longer trips on my bike. So hence why I'm after a semi descent tent, that will fit on a bike!
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Old 17-06-08, 11:10 AM   #5
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Default Re: I need a tent that will fit on the bike..

If it's a decent tent your after may i suggest you don't buy one from teco/asda/lidl they are cheap for a reason and that is because the materials they use are very basic. For instance the fabric has a very low hydrostatic head value, i.e they let the rain in if it rains to hard and the seams are not sealed very well.

Don't get me wrong they are a bargain for festivals or one offs but if your looking for a tent to last then you should pop along to Blacks or some where and see what they have. Some thing like this is a good buy http://www.blacks.co.uk/Tents-and-Ca...ct/095640.aspx
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Old 17-06-08, 11:12 AM   #6
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yeah if ur looking for quality - ignore the asda tip - I mean its fine 4 what we needed but I'm sure there are better
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Old 17-06-08, 11:42 AM   #7
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Try http://www.winfieldsmegastore.com/in...p?level1=TENTS

They have loads of good quality camping gear for very good prices.
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Old 17-06-08, 11:58 AM   #8
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Default Re: I need a tent that will fit on the bike..

What do you guys think about this one, it should do the job not too big and shouldn't leak!
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Old 17-06-08, 12:02 PM   #9
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Default Re: I need a tent that will fit on the bike..

I got a Vango delta 300 for last years AR, Its a 3 man tent, which in reality means its a one man with loads of room for your gear, cost me about £60 I think.
Cheaper here though.
http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/5023518611389

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Old 17-06-08, 12:03 PM   #10
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